A Compelling Testimony: Maintaining a Disciplined Walk, Christlike Character, and Godly Relationships as God's Servant

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A Compe l l i ng Tes t imony

e. Acknowledgment of God’s exalted place and due glory

4. With a sincere focus on intercession, James 5.13-15 – Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. [14] Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. [15] And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven (cf. Num. 6.23; Job 42.8; Isa. 62.6; Ps. 122.6; 1 Tim. 2.1).

a. Abraham (Gen. 17.18-20; 18.23-32; 20.7, 17-18)

b. Moses for Pharaoh (Exod. 8.12-13, 30-31; 9.33)

c. Moses for the Israelites (Exod. 17.11,13; 32.11-14, 31-34; Num. 21.7-8; Deut. 9.18-19)

d. Jesus on behalf of the apostles and the Church (John 17)

e. Paul on behalf of the believers (e.g., Eph. 1.15-23)

C. The Corporate Dimensions: seeking God together in supplication and intercession

1. Continuous prayer on behalf of our leaders and those in authority, 1 Tim. 2.1-4 – First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, [2] for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. [3] This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, [4] who desires